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Cancer therapy–related salivary dysfunction

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Salivary gland dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Consequently, changes in salivary function can profoundly impair quality of life for cancer patients. Current and emerging approaches to treat cancer therapy–induced dry mouth are presented using radiation-induced salivary dysfunction as a model.

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One Of The Biggest Impact Things You Can Do To Live Longer.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

When you compare those in the highest fitness levels to those in the lowest fitness levels, the impact on early death, death from heart disease and cancer deaths is incredible 1. Cancer deaths: 43% reduction in risk. Cancer deaths: 7% reduction in risk. You live longer, at a higher quality of life. Of course not.

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Top Specialties in Fellowship Programs and What They Offer: An In-depth Look for Medical Professionals

ADN Center of Excellence

Oncology Oncology fellowships are critical for those interested in addressing cancer, one of the most challenging and impactful diseases of our time. Fellows engage in diagnosing, treating, and researching cancers, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge treatments and therapies.

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Feasibility of postoperative home-based pulmonary function training for lung cancer patients: a real-world study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Pulmonary surgery can significantly impact patients respiratory function and reduce their quality of life. Previous studies have shown that perioperative breathing exercises (BE) can facilitate the recovery o.

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The clinical effect of thoracoscopic segmentectomy in the treatment of lung malignancies less than 2CM in diameter

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

In this retrospective study, a total of 103 patients with lung cancer who received outpatient or inpatient treatment from December 2020 to May 2022 were selected and divided into the lobectomy group (n = 48) and the segmentectomy group (n = 55) according to different surgical methods. interquartile range, 14.8–21.3)

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Application of IMB model in preventing venous thromboembolism in elderly lung cancer patients

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Objective This study aims to explore the effects of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral (IMB) Skills Model on the prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in elderly lung cancer patients. After three months of intervention, the hospital satisfaction and VTE incidence rates in both groups were investigated and compared.

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Living Past 100: Insights from Centenarians on a Long, Healthy Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Surviving this long with a good quality of life is even rarer. While the exact genes that result in such life extensions are debated, one thing is clear: They all share one thing in common. It’s not that they don’t get cardiovascular disease, cancer or dementia; they just get it way later than everyone else.